How much does a bartender make in Iowa?
$21,720a year
Median yearly pay for bartenders in Iowa. That is $10.44 an hour or $1,810 a month.
- Hourly
- $10.44
- Vs. national median
- -37%
- Rank among states
- 49 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 9,560
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $16,730Median: $21,720Highest 10%: $39,520
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $16,730 | $8.04 | |
| 25th | $18,460 | $8.88 | |
| Median | $21,720 | $10.44 | |
| 75th | $28,400 | $13.65 | |
| 90th | $39,520 | $19.00 |
Cities in Iowa
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Omaha, NE | $34,630 |
| Davenport, IA | $31,200 |
| Sioux City, IA | $23,750 |
| Des Moines, IA | $22,340 |
| Iowa City, IA | $21,900 |
| Dubuque, IA | $21,720 |
| Cedar Rapids, IA | $21,600 |
| Ames, IA | $21,580 |
| Waterloo, IA | $21,540 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for bartenders.
| 46. Indiana | $22,770 |
| 47. Texas | $22,690 |
| 48. Wyoming | $22,030 |
| 49. Iowa | $21,720 |
| 50. Louisiana | $20,850 |
| 51. South Carolina | $19,370 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a bartender make an hour in Iowa?
The median hourly pay in Iowa is $10.44 ($21,720 a year).
Do bartenders make more in Iowa than the national average?
No: $21,720 against $34,340 nationally, 37% less.
Where does Iowa rank for bartender pay?
Iowa ranks 49 of 51 states.
Which city in Iowa pays bartenders the most?
Omaha, NE-IA, with a median of $34,630 a year.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS): pay in May 2025, published by BLS in 2026. Hourly pay is the yearly figure divided by 2,080 hours.